Gav836 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Had a go at resin casting these seeder hoppers to go onto Simba Solo's and subsoilers etc, i'm quite plesed with the results, not finished yet but heres a little preview of it to go on with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Looks Ok Gav, how do they work?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 looking good so far G :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks guys. Basically the hopper has an electric fan in it which blast the seeds down pipes to some outlets in front of the press, just broadcasts the seed on the surface. I have yet to get as far as the pipes and outlets, next on the list though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 How did you go on with the casting, did you manage first time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 How did you go on with the casting, did you manage first time? Everything went fine on the first attempt, the mould set perfectly and i have had no problems with the resin either. Thanks for your advice on the subject, hardest bit was making the original out of styrene sheet given the small size and my big hands :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Everything went fine on the first attempt, the mould set perfectly and i have had no problems with the resin either. Thanks for your advice on the subject, hardest bit was making the original out of styrene sheet given the small size and my big hands :D Tell me about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Cant view the pic at the mo but this sounds like what I was referring to with the ROS harrow in mind. Could be used to infill pasture/leys aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Cant view the pic at the mo but this sounds like what I was referring to with the ROS harrow in mind. Could be used to infill pasture/leys aswell. Yes, it can be used for that as well, we have two at work one on a G & B tilth train and another on a grass harrow for seeding pastures with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 great job, casting any to sell (im interested if you are) been on at DT to make one for adges to mount on his 5 leg subsoiler but he didnt seem to know what i was describing, hope this motivates him (please have ago dave ;D) a stocks slug pellet spreader would be a great idea also to mount on a sprayer or on a quad bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 great job, casting any to sell (im interested if you are) been on at DT to make one for adges to mount on his 5 leg subsoiler but he didnt seem to know what i was describing, hope this motivates him (please have ago dave ;D) a stocks slug pellet spreader would be a great idea also to mount on a sprayer or on a quad bike Thanks. Yes i am casting some to sell, i have a few here now ready to go, PM me for more details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Very nice Gav, alas I won't have to use the Britains ICI tanks as a crap excuse of one :D Will you be painting them up Gav or selling them as they are ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Very nice Gav, alas I won't have to use the Britains ICI tanks as a crap excuse of one :D Will you be painting them up Gav or selling them as they are ??? Thanks Nath, They will be available as they are or painted up, with or without pipes and distributor outlet bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Thanks Nath, They will be available as they are or painted up, with or without pipes and distributor outlet bar Can I have 3 all done up then please Gav, pipes the lot ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Everything went fine on the first attempt, the mould set perfectly and i have had no problems with the resin either. Thanks for your advice on the subject, hardest bit was making the original out of styrene sheet given the small size and my big hands :D Don't know how you boys do it without breaking everything Great stuff Gavin keep going mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Yes, it can be used for that as well, we have two at work one on a G & B tilth train and another on a grass harrow for seeding pastures with I managed to get a picture of the grass harrow yesterday, take it this is what you were thinking of Tris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-classic-collector Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 would look good on the ros weeder indeed ;D ;D nice job gav! by looking at that and youre osotive words on msn the other day i think im going to have to hurry up on ordering a kit! cant wait to see the full kit & kaboodle.............. you have tempted me ;) ;) keep up the great work........... sven........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Heres a couple of pictures of the first one shaped up and fitted to a Solo, think it looks fairly accurate for size, let me know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Thats exactly what I was thinking of Gav yeah, I knew it was blue and red. I reckon that new Ros thing will look nice after you have had your hands on it. Now I can see your pics I really like what you have done. Could be used for a pellet silage applicator on a trailed forager too, or to the side of the cab on a self propelled one. .... . ideas free of charge just for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towse trading Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 great job, casting any to sell (im interested if you are) been on at DT to make one for adges to mount on his 5 leg subsoiler but he didnt seem to know what i was describing, hope this motivates him (please have ago dave ;D) a stocks slug pellet spreader would be a great idea also to mount on a sprayer or on a quad bike pics of the stocks slug pellet spreader ? and it will be after spalding dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Hers a couple of pictures of the seeder with the pipes fitted, all just got to be painted now and hydraulic hoses fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 VERY nice Gav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32 farmer Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 i like gav very nice in deed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Thanks guys, i'm rather pleased with how its came out myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Thanks guys, i'm rather pleased with how its came out myself I don't blame you ya smug get!! Looks nice and as already suggested there are a number of different things you could do from that one casting of a hopper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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